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20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering

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Prereq: Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 6.100B, 18.03, and 20.110
Units: 2-8-5
Lecture: TR11 (16-220) Lab: TR1-5 (56-322) or WF1-5 (56-322)

Introduces experimental biochemical and molecular techniques from a quantitative engineering perspective. Experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication form the underpinnings of this subject. In this, students complete discovery-based experimental modules drawn from current technologies and active research projects of BE faculty. Generally, topics include DNA engineering, in which students design, construct, and use genetic material; parts engineering, emphasizing protein design and quantitative assessment of protein performance; systems engineering, which considers genome-wide consequences of genetic perturbations; and biomaterials engineering, in which students use biologically-encoded devices to design and build materials. Enrollment limited; priority to Course 20 majors.
Fall: N. Lyell, A. Belcher, B. Engelward, B.Meyer, J. Zhan, H. Xu
Spring: N. Lyell, A. Belcher, B. Meyer, J. Zhan, H. Xu
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